Is Duncan's Toy Chest real?

Duncan's Toy Chest doesn't exist in real life, but it is based on the actual toy store, FAO Schwarz. According to Lonely Planet, Duncan's Toy Chest is based on the toy store, FAO Schwarz. But the store wasn't used for filming. Filming for these scenes took place in Chicago.

Does Duncan's toy Chest exist?

Though the set looks completely real, unfortunately Duncan's Toy Chest is fake, and it is not a real place in New York or any other city. That's not to say you couldn't visit NYC and be amazed inside a mega toy store. Duncan's Toy Chest is based on the FAO Schwartz store.

Is Duncan's toy store still open?

Duncan's Toy Chest sadly does not exist – and in fact it wasn't even filmed in New York. In fact, the scenes set in the toy shop were actually shot in Chicago, with the exterior of the store being the Rookery Building – a historic landmark in the city that's also been in such movies as The Untouchables.

Where is Duncan's toy Chest in Home Alone 2?

FAO Schwarz: Lucky for Kevin Duncan's Toy Chest, based on the famous toy store featured in Home Alone 2 FAO Schwarz (now closed), was just across Fifth Avenue from The Plaza. This was the oldest toy store in America and this larger-than-life shop certainly upheld its reputation.

Is the hotel in Home Alone 2 Real?

Although the Plaza has penthouse suites in real-life, the penthouse suite in the end of the film was shot at the Conrad Hilton Suite at the Hilton Chicago. After the release of the second film, bookings at the Plaza skyrocketed. Every Christmas season, the Plaza offers the Home Alone 2 package.

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How much did Kevin spend at the Plaza?

As his despicable family member Buzz delightfully revels in revealing right at the end of the film, Kevin McCallister actually spent $950 on room service during his stay at the Plaza, which of course included the renting of a particularly legendary gangster movie that he then used to trick the idiotic staff at the ...

Did they take the Twin Towers out of Home Alone?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) — features a scene atop the WTC, which was edited out on several television channels. However, as of Christmas 2018, the scene with the WTC was restored.

Is Duncan toy store still in New York?

Duncan's Toy Chest is based on a real store in New York - but filmed somewhere else. When the movie was shot, it was called FAO Schwarz toy store and was situated near The Plaza on Fifth Avenue and 59th street. The toy retailer closed in 2015 but reopened in 2018 in a new location at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan.

Where was the pool scene filmed in Home Alone?

7) The swimming pool scene was shot at the Four Seasons in Chicago because the Plaza Hotel doesn't have a swimming pool. 8) The concert hall where Kevin is watching an orchestra concert is presumably Carnegie Hall but it was actually filmed at Orchestra Hall in downtown Chicago.

Who is the owner of Duncan's toy Chest?

Elliot-Fox "E.F." Duncan was the owner of Duncan's Toy Chest.

What does Peter McCallister do for a living?

Peter McCallister is a prominent businessman (maybe a day trader?) and Mrs. Kate McCallister is a fashion designer, thus all the mannequins that Kevin was able to use in the party scene. She probably wasn't a couture designer, though.

What is the most famous toy store in New York?

FAO Schwarz

Not only is it one of the most famous toy stores in NYC, but it has a reputation for stocking an incredible number of items. Whether your little one prefers stuffed toys or loves to make their brain whirr with a tricky board game or puzzle, you'll find something to suit them at FAO Schwarz.

Was Home Alone 2 filmed at The Plaza?

Much of Home Alone 2: Lost In New York was actually shot on location at the Plaza Hotel in a Central Park suite. The owner of the hotel at the time made several demands upon the production in order to sign-off on them using it.

What hotel was Home Alone 2?

Relive your favorite moments from Home Alone 2. NEW YORK -- A lot has changed in the 30 years since Kevin McCallister got lost in New York during the holidays. Michael Koenigs ventured to the Plaza Hotel to reenact some of our favorite Home Alone 2 scenes.

What hotel in New York was Home Alone filmed?

The Plaza Hotel, 750 5th Avenue and Central Park South, Manhattan.

What is the biggest toy store in the world?

Officially the world's oldest and largest toy store, Hamleys on Regent Street is arguably the planet's greatest.

What does Marv say in French?

When the thieves are crossing the street and bump into a lady, Marv says: "mon chérie". The correct expression should be "ma chérie" ("mon" is masculine and "ma" is feminine in French). However Marv is an idiot and it's completely in character for him to make that mistake.

Was the same house used in Uncle Buck and Home Alone?

At the time of filming, the Abendshien family lived in the Winnetka house. They'd met the film's location manager when they lived in Evanston. At first, the location manager expressed interest in using their Winnetka home for the Hughes film Uncle Buck, but that didn't work out.

What does Fuller drink in Home Alone?

"Fuller, go easy on the Pepsi!" Pepsi is a brand of carbonated beverage with product placement in Home Alone. It was featured in the scene where the McCallister family is eating pizza.

Who played the toy store owner in Home Alone 2?

Edward Vincent "Eddie" Bracken (February 7, 1915 – November 14, 2002) was an American actor. He played Mr. Duncan in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.

What did Kevin Buy in Home Alone 2?

Blink and you'll miss it, but Kevin not only purchases a toy and a map at Duncan's Toy Chest, he also picks up a pen knife - which, y'know, isn't in packaging and was presumably lying around on the shop floor.

Who says Merry Christmas you filthy animal?

The fake film is the source of one of the most iconic holiday phrases in pop culture: "Keep the change, ya filthy animal." (The version from the fake sequel, Angels with Even Filthier Souls, featured in Home Alone 2, is also remembered well: "Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal.")

Does friends have a 9/11 episode?

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Parts of the episode were rewritten after the 9/11 terrorist attacks because of a subplot involving Chandler & Monica being arrested and detained at an airport.